Dredge-top can



Nov. 5, 1929. A. A. SAALBACH DREDGE TOP CAN Filed Sept. 14, 1925Patented Nov. 5, 1929 .um'rso 5mm PATENT *i -rrca 1 I ARTHUR A.SAALBACH, OF EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY, ASSIGNOR 'IO AMERICAN CAN COMPANY,OF NEW YORK, N. Y., A CORPORATION OF NEW JERSEY l DBEDGE-TOP CANApplication filed September 14, 1923. Serial No. 662,657.

The present invention relates to dredge top containers and moreparticularly to a container of this character which is self-closing andadapted to be readily opened as occasion may require.

A principal object of the invention is the provision of a self-closingdredge top container in which the closing member may be readily operatedand this by the hand in which the container is held, if desired. Inother words, the invention contemplates the provision of a dredge topcan in which a closing member is normally disposed in position closingthe outlet opening, or openings, and is operable by the hand in whichthe container is held to permit pouring, or sifting, of the contents.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a container ofthis character which may be economically manufactured, due to the smallamount of material and the simplicity of the operations required to makeit.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent as it isbetter understood from the following description, which, taken inconnection with the accompanying drawings, discloses a preferredembodiment thereof.

Referring to the drawings,

Figure l is a top plan view of a container in which my invention isembodied; and

Fig. 2 is a view, partly in section and partly in elevation, showing theclosing member which I provide.

For purposes of illustration, I have shown on the drawing a containercomprising a fiber body 21 having a bottom end 22 and a top, or cover,23, which is secured to the body in any preferred manner, being, in thepresent instance, provided with a flange 24, which is curled inwardly,as indicated at 25, and pressed into tight engagement with the upperpart of the container wall which is disposed between said flange and awall 26 provided by a circumferential channel 27 formed near the outeredge of said top.

A raised panel 28 is formed in said top, inwardly from said channel andis perforated (as indicated at 29) to provide an outlet opening, itbeing obvious that any desired number of such openings might be employedinstead of one, as shown. A closure member 31 is secured to said raisedpanel at one end by a rivet 32 and has a head portion 33 shaped to fitwithin a concavity 34 formed on the under side of the cover about theopening 29. Said closure member is of spring material and the head 33 isnormally disposed in position closing said opening. A button 35 issecured to said member near the rear end thereof by means of a rivetedprojection 35' and extends through an aperture in the top panel 28. Itwill be obvious that pressure upon this button will depress the head 33and permit pouring or sifting of the contents through the opening 29,and that upon release of said button the container will be automaticallyclosed by reason of the spring action of the member 31. This is a verygreat ad-" vantage since such containers are frequently used for variouskinds of powder, such as bath powder, and it is desirable that theyshould remain closed, except when in actual use to prevent spilling ofthe contents. Furthermore, it is a manifest convenience to the user tobe able to open the container by the hand in which it is held and tohave it automatically close when released after use.

It is thought that the invention and many of its attendant advantageswill be understood from the foregoing description, and it will beapparent that various changes may be made in the form, construction andarrangement of the parts without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe invention, or sacrificing all of its material advantages, the formhereinbefore described being merely a prefered embodiment thereof.

I claim:

A dredge top can, comprising a body, a cover having an outlet'openingtherein, and an aperture, a spring closure member secured to and lyingagainst the under side of said cover at said aperture and having aportion normally disposed in position to close said opening, and abutton extending through said aperture of the cover and located near thepoint of securing of the closure member and adapted, when pressure isexerted thereon, to move inward through said aperture and move saidclosure member inward from closing position, the outlet opening and theaperture for said button being each located near the periphery of thecan top at opposite sides of the same and the a erture being closed bythe spring when it 1i s said button.

ARTHUR A SAALBACH.

